Make-Up Artistry - Film and Television Industry

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Introduction • Basic skin care • Skin preparation for the

application of skin products and make-up

• Lash and brow shaping and tinting

• Selection and use of foundations

• Choice and use of make-up brushes

Make-up • Day, Evening, Bridal • Corrective make-up • Make-up for mature skins,

ethnic and oriental • Cosmetic camouflage • Traditional make-up, American,

French and Japanese

Photographic, Film, Stage, Mannequin & Competition Make-up • The use of specialised lighting

for media and commercials • Make-up for black and white

and colour photographic shoots • Make-up for avant-garde for TV

and ramp • Make-up for mannequins and cabaret • Fantasia make-up for fashion and TV • Glamour make-up for fashion, ramp • Application of false eyelashes for top and bottom

Film and Stage Make-up • Basic male and female makeup

for stage and screen • Character make-up Geisha

girls, kabuki, devils, witches fantasy characters etc.

• Ageing of the face, neck and hands using latex cream

• Pantomime tiger, leopard, cat bird of paradise etc.

• Various types of clowns, Dracula, Frankenstein, gothic etc

Special Effects • Making bald caps from latex

and plastic • Colouring of bald caps • Piece mouldings noses, chins,

bags under the eyes etc. • Creating wounds, scars, burns,

injuries and cuts • Use of theatrical blood,

collodion and various materials used In film making

• Knotting of beards, moustaches etc.

• Dry foam

Beauty Technology • Beauty Technology allows the

make-up artist to offer complete top to toe make overs and lends a competitive advantage

• Manicure and Pedicure • Facials • Tinting & Shaping • Consultation & Hygiene

SAQA ID 80646

If you are all about beauty and colour, why not consider a thrilling career as a makeup artist? Exciting and creative, makeup artist jobs are found in various industries – from the film and television industry, to the runway, stage and beauty salons.

‘The best thing about being a Makeup Artist is the variation - no two days are the same and you never

know what the next client will ask you for. I've worked on everything from album covers to making people look

undead for zombie photoshoots.’

The purpose of the Further Education and Training Certificate: is to develop the self-directed skills and knowledge of those employed in the beauty industry as nail technologists, beautician or make-up artists. It is designed for people who wish to extend their range of skills and knowledge of the industry and those wishing to follow a career in beauty industry. The qualification is aimed at developing the necessary task skills, task management skills and job/role management skills of those working or intending to work in the beauty industry. The learners will be able to integrate the generic salon requisite skills, knowledge, values and attitudes with those specific to the beauty industry, ensuring the business in which they operate runs smoothly and offers excellent customer service according to industry standards.

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